Divorce and other family court cases could be stressful. Sometimes, the circumstances could bring about factors concerning the involved party's safety. In some instances, the people involved might need to put certain boundaries and limitations on private details...
Year: 2023
Six ways to ease the stress of your divorce
There’s little doubt that divorce is one of the most stressful events that you can face in your life. After all, losing your marriage can be like losing a close family member and part of your identity. Although those feelings are understandable, you’re more than your...
When can you seek a child custody modification?
Are you worried that your child’s best interests aren’t protected by your existing custody order? If so, then you might need to consider filing a motion for modification to restrict or perhaps even eliminate the other parent’s time with your child. Circumstances that...
Can I drop my order of protection if my partner and I reconcile?
Domestic spats between you and your partner can turn heated or even become dangerous, and sometimes it is necessary for you to obtain an order of protection. An order of protection in New York prevents your partner from contacting you. Still, after time you and your...
A summary of the seven legal grounds for divorce in New York
If you have decided to get a divorce in the state of New York, you will need to meet residency requirements and establish a legal reason for the divorce. Under New York law, there are seven possible legal reasons for divorce. You may cite to any of the following...
Understanding mediation in a New York divorce
All divorces in New York are different except for one inescapable fact: the process is no fun. Most divorces are filled with anger, recrimination, a wish to hurt or damage the other spouse, worries about child custody and support, and many other issues that are...
Child custody agreements and relocation requirements
Sometimes, when parents have a child custody arrangement in place, one parent needs to move. This could be for a new job opportunity, family reasons, for the child’s education or just for a new start. Relocation can impact the child custody agreement and the parent...
Comparing no-fault and fault-based divorce in New York
Until 2010, the only way to obtain a divorce in New York was to prove that your spouse was at fault for the breakdown in the marriage. Common evidence of fault was adultery, physical abuse or spousal abandonment. As may be imagined, proving fault could be a time and...
Modifying a child support order in New York
Many residents of Long Island who have experienced the turmoil of a divorce look on the judge’s signature on the final order as the last step in a long and exhausting journey. Of course, life is inherently uncertain, and a change in circumstances of one or both...
Escaping from a prenuptial agreement in New York
Unfortunately, many Long Island marriages end in divorce, at which time a prenuptial agreement may become a heavy burden for one of the spouses. The burdened spouse is almost certain to ask if the prenuptial agreement can be declared invalid. The answer in New York...

